358: One step away from the "Map of Mountains, Rivers, and States"

This scene in an old residential area of the Demon Capital was just a small microcosm.

As the golden light fell to the ground, the armed forces that poured out did only one thing.

Arrest people.

First, arrest officials.

Regardless of whether criminal or dereliction of duty records had been investigated, anyone not struck by the golden light was taken away for interrogation.

The golden light falling from the sky was nothing else; it was a wisp of Spark will left in the star core fragment—or rather, the 【shanhe sheji tu】(the map of mountains and rivers)—after everyone Cultivated the Spark meditation method.

It had been nearly a year since Qi Revival was announced and the Spark meditation method was spread.

As long as one identified with Huaxia and diligently Cultivated the Spark, they could leave their will-fire in the star core fragment and receive nourishment after the 【shanhe sheji tu】(the map of mountains and rivers) was refined.

Those who did not leave their will-fire in the star core fragment either did not diligently Cultivate the meditation method.

Or they had no sense of identification with Huaxia.

Or they had done many things detrimental to the people, and their actions ran counter to the Dao and principles contained in the Spark meditation method, making them unable to visualize the Spark.

Anyone who violated any of these three conditions was deemed unsuitable for holding a position in the organization.

Like to slack off?

Slack off at home; the organization does not support idlers.

No identification with Huaxia?

Since there is no identification, then do not eat Huaxia's meal.

Done many things detrimental to the people?

Fortunate indeed.

Cannon fodder, high-radiation mine workers, consider it done.

In short, with the completion of the 【shanhe sheji tu】(the map of mountains and rivers) and the scattering of golden light, even the best-hidden parasites could no longer conceal themselves.

All were caught in one fell swoop.

Across the land of Huaxia, the Public Security Bureau, Martial Security Bureau, and Special Administration Bureau were all dispatched to apprehend the parasites within the organization.

Spies and secret agents who had infiltrated Huaxia with hidden identities were rounded up by the vast masses of the people.

Catch one, 500,000 yuan—who doesn't know about this?

Spies and secret agents were deeply hidden, usually appearing no different from ordinary people.

In the past, it was truly difficult to catch them.

But now?

Regardless of whether they were spies or secret agents, or simply slacking off, or had no identification with Huaxia.

As long as they were not entered by golden light, first apprehend them, then send them to the bureau for investigation; there would be no mistake.

Thus, the world suddenly became harmonious.

The imposters hidden among the masses, who stirred up chaos, were arrested, and the internet instantly became countless times cleaner... Jade Emperor Peak.

Uncle Lei, who received the golden light, jumped in place, then let out an 'ah ya' and collapsed to the ground.

A moment later, he got up from the ground with lingering fear:

"Is gravity this terrifying?"

"I only increased my own gravity by three times, and I was directly pressed down?"

"Also, when gravity increased, why did I feel that the rate of energy consumption in my body was also much faster than usual?"

Yang Dian blinked:

"Uncle Lei, don't you know how weak you are?"

Seeing Uncle Lei assume a 'you better choose your words carefully, young man' posture, Yang Dian straightened his expression again:

"The increase in gravity is terrifying."

"Once gravity increases, it also means your internal organs' load increases."

"Once gravity is unbalanced, the first to be affected are the internal organs."

"The brain is also one of the organs."

"The cerebellum, unbalanced under gravitational pressure, couldn't control the body, so you naturally fell."

Speaking of which, Yang Dian then changed his tone:

"As for controlling gravity consuming one's own energy, isn't that normal?"

"How many people are there in Huaxia?"

"1.4 billion!"

"How much energy would it consume for so many people to control gravity simultaneously, or to do other things through the 【shanhe sheji tu】(the map of mountains and rivers)?"

"The 【shanhe sheji tu】(the map of mountains and rivers) is just a Divine Artifact I refined; it hasn't yet merged back into the star core. How could I have that much energy to let 1.4 billion people play with it?"

"So, through their Spark will left in the 【shanhe sheji tu】(the map of mountains and rivers), I granted them permission to control certain functions of the 【shanhe sheji tu】(the map of mountains and rivers)."

"For example, controlling gravity for self-pressure to increase the efficiency of Cultivating martial arts."

"And also comprehending the martial Dao will on the martial Dao projections."

"But these all require consuming the user's own energy."

After speaking, Yang Dian concluded:

"In short, the 【shanhe sheji tu】(the map of mountains and rivers) is indeed a Divine Artifact I refined, but it is not just my Divine Artifact."

"It is a Divine Artifact jointly owned by all Huaxians."

Uncle Lei looked at Yang Dian:

"Since you can grant permissions, you should also be able to revoke them, right?"

Yang Dian nodded:

"Yes, I can."

"But why would I do that?"

Saying that, Yang Dian waved his hand towards the sky.

The 【shanhe sheji tu】(the map of mountains and rivers) in the sky, which was equivalent to Huaxia's mountains and rivers, began to sink rapidly.

Amidst the panic of countless people, the seemingly tangible 【shanhe sheji tu】(the map of mountains and rivers) split into two parts.

One was a phantom, its size equivalent to the land of Huaxia, directly passing through tall buildings, trees, and mountains, penetrating the crowd and merging into the earth.

The other was a scroll, which descended from the sky and floated before Yang Dian.

As the phantom merged into the land of Huaxia, the previously somewhat unreal places in the 【shanhe sheji tu】(the map of mountains and rivers) gradually evolved with more details.

For example, a leaf that originally only had a leaf shape automatically grew veins.

Ripples appeared on the Yangtze River, flowing eastward.

The small grass had fine hairs, the flower buds had pollen, and a random piece of gravel by the roadside also had delicate patterns... It became more real.

Rolling up the 【shanhe sheji tu】(the map of mountains and rivers) with his hand, Yang Dian then looked at Uncle Lei and said:

"I alone cannot use the 【shanhe sheji tu】(the map of mountains and rivers)."

Seeing Uncle Lei's confused expression, Yang Dian explained:

"Although the 【shanhe sheji tu】(the map of mountains and rivers) has been refined, it is still incomplete."

"It must be re-integrated into the Earth before it becomes perfect and can unleash its full capabilities."

Uncle Lei nodded, deep in thought.

Yang Dian continued:

"And once it is integrated into the star core, it will become part of the 'Earth Heavenly Dao,' becoming a Heavenly Dao Divine Artifact."

"How can my single will contend with the Heavenly Dao and use a Heavenly Dao Divine Artifact?"

"Only by gathering all Huaxians' thoughts to influence the 'Heavenly Dao' and establishing rules recognized by all Huaxians can we use this Divine Artifact."

The Old Daoist, who had just been pondering something, looked up at Yang Dian:

"So, only after offering sacrifices to Heaven and establishing rules, will the 【shanhe sheji tu】(the map of mountains and rivers) truly be the 【shanhe sheji tu】(the map of mountains and rivers)?"

Yang Dian nodded:

"Yes."

"Otherwise, like now, it lacks many functions."

"Daoist, you must have been trying to Cultivate just now, right?"

"The current 【shanhe sheji tu】(the map of mountains and rivers) actually provides limited help to us; it's just about adjusting gravity at will to allow us to better exercise our bodies."

"When it merges into the star core, that's when it will truly play its role."

The Old Daoist waved his hand:

"Then what are we waiting for?"

"Let's go!"

"Let's quickly discuss when to offer sacrifices to Heaven..."